Poisoning
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Symptoms
- Seizures
- Digestive upset
- Loss of body temperature regulation
- Lethargy and listlessness
- Loss of appetite
- Depression
Causes
Poisoning in rabbits can be caused by toxins that are ingested or topically applied.
Common ingested toxins include the following:
- Toxic plants
- Lead poisoning bye chewing or licking lead-contaminated paint or metallic objects
- Anticoagulant rat poison
- Inappropriate oral medications or overdose of medication
Common toxic topically applied products include the following:
- Flea collars
- Organophosphate-containing products, insecticides, and pesticides
- Sprays and ointments used in high concentrations
Further reading
- PetMD. Poisoning in Rabbits
- Tierarzt Karlsruhe-Durlach. Blood poisoning in rabbits